US Bridges

Moores RD over I95 Northbound

Fair

Aroostook County, Maine · MI 300.5 / 1.5 MI W Rt 1 · Structure no. 1385

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moores RD over I95 Northbound is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Moores RD over I95 Northbound in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,280 by 2036. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMoores RD
CrossesI95 Northbound
LocationMI 300.5 / 1.5 MI W Rt 1
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates46.13638, -67.87175
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2016)
Projected traffic1,280 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Moores RD over I95 Northbound built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moores RD over I95 Northbound in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Moores RD over I95 Northbound carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Moores RD over I95 Northbound?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Moores RD over I95 Northbound?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.